Bavarian Pork Pot Roast with Dark Beer Sauce

This Bavarian roast is easy to prep and not only a perfect entree for every Oktoberfest dinner.

How is pork roast called in German?

Pork roast is called "Schweinebraten".

How to pronounce "Schweinebraten"?

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Authentic German Pork Roast - Simple Recipe

Bavarian Pork Pot Roast with Dark Beer Sauce

Angela Schofield

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs

Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Course German Recipes

Cuisine German

Servings 8 - 10 portions

Ingredients

  

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• 4 pounds pork roast
• 1 tbsp. caraway
• 1 tsp. marjoram
• 1 tbsp. coarse salt
• ½ tbsp. coarse pepper
• 2 tbsp. lard
• 2 large onions
• 2 tsp. garlic paste
• 1 large carrot
• ½ celery root or 2 small parsnip
• 1 large leek
• 2 cups dark beer
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp. corn starch
• ¼ cup water

Instructions

 

• Wash pork roast and pat dry.
• Mix caraway, garlic paste, salt, pepper and rub pork roast from all sides.
• Clean and chop leek, carrots, celery root or turnips roughly.
• In a large dutch oven melt lard over medium-low heat.
• Cut onions into large slices, set into pot, and place roast on onions.
• Add beer, broth and vegetables.
• Bring to a boil and cover with lid.
• Simmer on medium low heat for about 1 hour.
• Turn roast and simmer for another hour.
• Remove roast to a plate to rest and keep warm.
• Strain the liquid into a small sauce pan.
• Mix corn starch into ¼ cup water and add to sauce pan.
• Cook and whisk gravy to thicken, about 5 minutes.
• Season to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams

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What to serve with German pork roast?

Serve with potato or bread dumplings and sauerkraut or another vegetable side.